Your memories are too precious to put in the mail.
In a box in your closet sits a priceless treasure: your family’s story. Those moments are ready to be rediscovered, shared, and enjoyed all over again. I’m Dave, and I’m here to help you unlock that archive safely. As Greater Victoria’s specialized archivist, I personally handle your photos, tapes, and films with the same obsessive care I used to save my own family’s history, right here in Colwood.
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Meet Your Archivist, Dave Phillips
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My name is Dave Phillips, and I am the owner, operator, and “Lead Worrier” at The Meticulous Archivist.
I’ve been obsessed with capturing history since I was holding a camcorder in the 90s. I know that feeling of panic when a VCR eats a tape, or when a photo sticks to the glass. That’s why I built this workshop: to provide the safe, local alternative to the “black box” factory.
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A Personal Promise of Care
I’ve spent years digitizing my own parents’ 8mm films and my sister’s photo albums. I know that a blurry 4×6 print isn’t just paper—it’s the only record of a birthday. When you choose my service, you aren’t hiring a lab; you’re partnering with a neighbor who understands exactly what these memories mean to you.
Comprehensive Digitization for Every Memory
Your family history is likely a mix of formats—some sturdy, some fragile. Big-box stores often reject the “difficult” items. I don’t. I have invested in the specific native equipment required to handle the delicate items others won’t touch
It’s not just storage; it’s a time machine.
Transforming dusty boxes into digital files changes everything. Suddenly, you aren’t worrying about mold or fire; you’re texting a video of your Dad’s laugh to your kids. I take the “mess” of the past and turn it into a clean, organized digital library that your family can actually enjoy.
Drop-Off in Colwood
To begin, please use my online form to get questions answered and book a convenient drop-off time. Scheduling your spot ensures your project gets my full attention when its turn arrives.
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How it Works
Approve Estimate
Once I have your project, I’ll take a close look and provide you with an accurate estimate and options. If there are photos or scans, I’ll provide a few samples (via email) for you to review. With your approval, I’ll begin digitizing!
Enjoy and Share
With everything digitized, you’ll have a download link (and perhaps a USB if requested). You’ll be able to add your media to your devices (tablet, laptop, phone). Then you can enjoy your collection and share with family and friends. Once you’re thrilled, you can pay online.
My father was thought Betamax was the way to go instead of VHS. He was wrong about that, but right about recording us as kids. Glad we found you to convert these Dave. Thank you again!
Alan J.
Dates like these on old videos are so handy today.
(Especially when there’s no label!)
Your Memories Are Too Precious to Mail
Shipping your family’s collection of irreplaceable memories to a distant, unknown facility means exposing them to the risks of being lost, damaged in transit, or mishandled by strangers. That’s a gamble you should never have to take with your legacy.
My process is simple: Local. Secure. Personal. Your media never leaves my workshop, it never shipped or mail to who knows where. It’s right here, safe in my secure Colwood, BC home.